Painting Memories at the Accra Arts District
Cyril Nortey, a Norviwo scholar, shares his experience discovering and expressing his creativity through painting
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Cyril Nortey, a Norviwo scholar, shares his experience discovering and expressing his creativity through painting
Vivian Doku, a second-year resident, shares her experience of learning and playing golf for the first time.
In August we hosted our Fresh Start Ceremony and it was one of those days that reminded us why we do this work. We celebrated exciting new beginnings of youth who once spent years on the street without hope and purpose.
We piloted art and music therapy during Wellness Wednesday and now street youth come attend outreach more often, stay engaged, and look forward to finishing projects and learning new dances.
Staff and volunteers recently underwent a professional development workshop where we’ve learned to respond with more compassion, understand trauma better, and support each youth in a way that helps them truly thrive.
Ex NBA star, Pops Mensah-Bonsu spends the day with the youth inspiring them with his story
Since February, five young girls and six boys have joined our Skills and Youth Development pathway, stepping into a safe haven filled with hope.
Mary Sinaida is replicating Future of Africa’s street outreach program in Kenya, providing critical support to street-connected youth, offering immediate relief, friendship and renewed hope.
At FOA's training retreat, Jeremy Horne and Heather Powers from Yellowpine Consulting led our team through a transformative experience, shaping our mission and vision, and fortifying our organizational growth
Peter's participation in Ashesi University's AIX program was transformative. He discovered a passion for robotics, design thinking, and the creative arts.
In 2023, the popularity of Wellness Wednesday among children living in street situations has grown significantly from an average of 15 attendees to a record 47 attendees.
Wellness Wednesdays give street residents a chance to pause, rest and connect with the FOA family
Assistant Dean at Ashesi, Torwomenye Azaglo, leads in an effort to support and rehabilitate Accra's street children.
April 12th, 2021, is International Day for Street Children. Organizations across the world are recognizing this day to highlight the strength and resilience of children in street situations.
Every moment a child is off the streets and in the classroom is another moment for the Future of Africa.
Cyril Nortey, a Norviwo scholar, shares his experience discovering and expressing his creativity through painting
Vivian Doku, a second-year resident, shares her experience of learning and playing golf for the first time.
At eleven years old, Patrick chose the uncertainty of the streets over a home that no longer felt safe. What began as a fight for survival would later become a journey toward purpose.